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Perceive vs Fathom - What's the difference?

perceive | fathom | Related terms |

Perceive is a related term of fathom.


As verbs the difference between perceive and fathom

is that perceive is to see, to be aware of, to understand while fathom is (archaic) to encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace.

As a noun fathom is

(obsolete) grasp, envelopment, control.

Distaste vs Abomination - What's the difference?

distaste | abomination | Related terms |

Distaste is a related term of abomination.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between distaste and abomination

is that distaste is (obsolete) discomfort; uneasiness while abomination is (obsolete) a state that excites detestation or abhorrence; pollution .

As nouns the difference between distaste and abomination

is that distaste is a feeling of dislike, aversion or antipathy while abomination is an abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit
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As a verb distaste

is (obsolete|transitive) to dislike.

Commanding vs Overbearing - What's the difference?

commanding | overbearing | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between commanding and overbearing

is that commanding is tending to give commands, authoritarian while overbearing is overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant.

As a verb commanding

is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun commanding

is the act of giving a command.

Openhearted vs Direct - What's the difference?

openhearted | direct | Related terms |

Openhearted is a related term of direct.


As adjectives the difference between openhearted and direct

is that openhearted is frank and candid while direct is straight, constant, without interruption.

As an adverb direct is

directly.

As a verb direct is

to manage, control, steer.

Unvaried vs Routine - What's the difference?

unvaried | routine | Related terms |

Unvaried is a related term of routine.


As an adjective unvaried

is not varied; monotonous or homogeneous; samely.

As a noun routine is

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Security vs Promise - What's the difference?

security | promise | Related terms |

Security is a related term of promise.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between security and promise

is that security is (obsolete) carelessness; negligence while promise is (obsolete) bestowal or fulfillment of what is promised.

As nouns the difference between security and promise

is that security is (uncountable) the condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially while promise is an oath or affirmation; a vow.

As a verb promise is

to commit to something or action; to make an oath; make a vow.

Profuse vs Bounteous - What's the difference?

profuse | bounteous | Related terms |

Profuse is a related term of bounteous.


As adjectives the difference between profuse and bounteous

is that profuse is in great quantity or abundance while bounteous is (of a person) inclined to be generous.

As a verb profuse

is (obsolete) to pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.

Derogatory vs Derisory - What's the difference?

derogatory | derisory | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between derogatory and derisory

is that derogatory is tending to derogate, or lessen in value of someone; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious while derisory is laughably small or inadequate.

As a noun derogatory

is a trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.

Correlation vs Resemblance - What's the difference?

correlation | resemblance | Related terms |

Correlation is a related term of resemblance.


As nouns the difference between correlation and resemblance

is that correlation is correlation while resemblance is the quality or state of resembling; likeness; similitude; similarity.

Untutored vs Naive - What's the difference?

untutored | naive | Related terms |

Untutored is a related term of naive.


As adjectives the difference between untutored and naive

is that untutored is untrained, not taught or educated in a field of knowledge while naive is .

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